Author Archives: 2011

Dates and details for Cloncaw 2-Phase League

No sooner had you begun to think there’d be no need to cross the county border with your horse until Millershill than Cloncaw Equestrian publish details of their very tempting 2-Phase League. There are five events in the series, taking place on Sundays 22 May, 24 July, 21 August, 18 September and 9 October. TheContinue reading “Dates and details for Cloncaw 2-Phase League”

Three more local shows for your diesel-saving diary

Dates for three non-AIRC show jumping events are now set in stone — welcome additions to the local calendar at a time when the cost of travelling is prohibitive. On our own turf, Mary Finneran and the crew at Glenleary are planning their second annual summer show on Sunday 26 June in Ramelton. The programmeContinue reading “Three more local shows for your diesel-saving diary”

Ride-out this Friday near Ramelton

Erica will lead a ride-out this Friday evening leaving from Dawn and Laura Howard’s house close to Ramelton. Meeting time is 7pm. The route covers approximately 5 miles of quiet roads, grassy lanes and forestry. For anyone who’s been in the club for a few years, it’s over the same countryside as Tony McCaul’s ride-outs that FrancisContinue reading “Ride-out this Friday near Ramelton”

Looking forward to Tattersalls International Horse Trials

The forthcoming international horse trials at Tattersalls were in the limelight on Monday when the event was officially launched (isn’t it amazing how our events thrive without being “launched”?). This really is a top class competition and remember that Orla has a contact who she hopes will take interested members on a course walk ofContinue reading “Looking forward to Tattersalls International Horse Trials”

Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles

Damien and Nadine obviously have a gift for reading the future — how wise were they to book Eglinton for our Spring Show this coming Sunday? The weather looks far from promising but the indoor facilities at the venue will ensure that we have a great day in spite of any rain. (The dressage ridersContinue reading “Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles”

An odd shower does nothing to dampen enjoyment of the weekend’s activities

A spectacular thunderous downpour at 6pm on Friday raised a question mark over the weekend’s activities but, as usual, fortune favoured the brave. Everybody who decided to carry on regardless enjoyed hours of beautiful sunshine and stunning spring light, whatever their activity of choice. Orla designed a really enjoyable course for Friday’s clear round jumpingContinue reading “An odd shower does nothing to dampen enjoyment of the weekend’s activities”

Jumping, dressage and endurance riding on the menu this weekend

Tomorrow evening sees the return of clear round jumping in Milford, providing everybody the chance to get back into the swing of jumping coloured poles in advance of our Spring League Show at Eglinton on 15 May. Please let Annette know on 086 157 1259, if you plan to go along. On Sunday there are twoContinue reading “Jumping, dressage and endurance riding on the menu this weekend”